Texas Sedation Dental & Implant Center - October 2020

Texas Sedation Dental & Implant Center - October 2020

OCTOBER 2020

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2124 South Donnybrooke Ave. Tyler, TX 75701

903-758-5551

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RECOGNIZING THOSE WHO DO MORE

Our Favorite Charitable Dental Organizations

F or people who have the ability to receive regular dental care and maintain their hygiene practices without concern, it might be eye-opening to realize that there are many out there who don’t have these same abilities. Luckily, charitable organizations exist across the country that are dedicated to providing dental services to those in need and making the field of dentistry better for everyone. Here are a few organizations with missions we find especially admirable. Oral Health America (OHA) OHA is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to change lives by advocating for policies that improve oral health for all Americans, as well as a focus on connecting communities with resources that allow them to better access care. Established in 1955, OHA’s motto is “bringing healthy mouths to life,” and they start by educating children and more vulnerable communities. OHA frequently provides education centered around proper self-care, maintaining regular dental visits, tobacco avoidance, and making healthy food choices. Their Smiles Across America program is open for the public to join, and they welcome both monetary donations and donations of dental products. Find out more by visiting OralHealthAmerica.org. National Children’s Oral Health Foundation (NCOHF) Dubbed America’s tooth fairy, The NCOHF was formed in 2006 as

a collaborative effort by clinicians, academics, corporate leaders, and caring individuals who wanted to provide a response to the ongoing children’s oral health crisis in the United States. Since its inception, the NCOHF has distributed more than $18 million in resources and programming that support children’s oral health programs, and they provide numerous opportunities for communities, dental offices, and individuals alike to dedicate some time and energy to helping their cause. They encourage monetary donations, host a toothbrush drive, and even have a program for becoming a “Smile Drive Superstar.” Find out more about getting involved with their cause at NCOHF.org. American Association of Dental Office Management (AADOM) Managing the thousands of dental offices across America is just as important as filling those offices with staff who provide excellent dental services. Without office managers and other administrative staff, these businesses could not exist. The AADOM is a spirited group dedicated to the empowerment and education of this management community, and they connect members with industry leaders and peers who can keep everyone in tune with the trends and innovations that keep the practice management space thriving. They host local chapter meetings and national events and always welcome partners looking to do more. Visit DentalManagers.com to see how you can help.

Organization for Safety, Asepsis, and Prevention (OSAP) This nonprofit organization was founded in 1985 and is an ever-growing community of clinicians, educators, researchers, and industry representatives with a mission to advocate for safe and infection-free oral health care. They focus on strategies that improve safety compliance, educate about best practices, and make their network of recognized infection control experts available to learn from. Their goal is simple: to make every dental visit a safe visit, and this goal is more timely in today’s world than ever before. You can become a member or make monetary donations by visiting OSAP.org. Finding the means to dig deep and contribute to such worthy causes and organizations is something we can all learn to practice a little more. But we also share this information to encourage those who may need assistance to reach out. That’s what these organizations are here for. Charity brings everyone closer together in a meaningful way that’s too important to ignore. Thank You!

-Dr. Travis Kendall

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SEEING DOUBLE Celebrity Couples Are Matching Masks and Staying Safe

Celebrity trends have a way of influencing the public, and the latest spotlight is on face masks. Some go big and bold with rhinestones and glitter while others opt for muted simplicity, but the newest trend to hit the tabloids is couples

masks, and they often take to Instagram for a couples photoshoot in them.

cartoon mouths, proving that proper health and safety can be both entertaining and artistic.

Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas have spent all of 2020 perfecting their synchronized couple stroll. They’re frequently spotted wearing masks to complement their respective outfits, but they have also been seen wearing matching versions featuring pastel prints. Chris Pine and his girlfriend Annabelle Wallis like to stroll through Los Angeles together sporting flashy bandanas tied around the lower half of their faces. They may not match patterns, but their cowboy-style face covering still screams “couple.”

This trend of celebrities finding ways to express themselves while staying safe and healthy isn’t just fun — it provides great examples for how others can do the same. Donning a mask doesn’t have to feel like a chore or a burden if it’s turned into an opportunity to get creative. As with these celebrities, standout matching sets of masks can garner attention, start conversations, and, most importantly of all, demonstrate that proper safety measures deserve extra dedication. Make mask shopping fun with your significant other or your family by finding masks that you’ll all enjoy wearing in public together. It’s a great opportunity to show your personality as a collective unit and say “yes” to staying healthy!

wearing matching face masks. The attention these masks are drawing is proving to be another great way to get citizens aboard the health and safety train.

Starting all the way back in May, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have been matching masks. They’ve been seen biking through their Miami neighborhood wearing neon-accented gray

Justin and Hailey Bieber got a little goofy with an Instagram photoshoot to showcase twinning blue masks with

NOT-SO-PEARLY WHITES

Presidential Dental Mishaps

The 2020 presidential election is coming up soon, so let’s get in the spirit by taking a look at some of our past presidents’ dental habits! Most people are aware of GeorgeWashington’s false teeth, but many of our country’s other presidents have had dental quirks they couldn’t hide from the prying public. Dwight Eisenhower lost a crown while eating chicken for dinner one night in 1954. He took a secretive trip to the dentist to address it, but word of his sudden “disappearance” reached the public, and before long, news reports were floating around that he had died of a heart attack! There was even an allegation that he had been involved in a secret meeting with aliens during that hushed departure from the White House. Naturally, this forced him to finally reveal that he simply had a tooth that needed to be taken care of. Personally, we don’t see anything wrong with that!

or jaw grinding, and while it’s a fairly common condition, seeing it as advanced as it was inside the mouth of this president is more unusual. His teeth have been examined many times as one of the more severe cases of bruxism dentistry has ever witnessed, having ground his teeth down to near his gums. It would seem the stress of the presidency isn’t something to take lightly. Gerald Ford had terrible teeth! Not only was he a bruxer like Theodore Roosevelt, but he was often ridiculed for tooth stains, periodontal disease, diastema (large spaces between the teeth), and a bonded tooth that was likely chipped during his days as a football player in his childhood. As someone who lived in the modern era, his lack of dental care is surprising. But we suppose that when you have a country to run, dental care is probably one of the last things on your mind.

prominent leaders — poor dental care might come back to haunt you! Call our office to schedule an appointment so we can help you take care of your teeth sooner rather than later.

Theodore Roosevelt was a “bruxer.” Bruxism is the clinical term for excessive teeth

If you’re experiencing any trouble with your teeth, take it from some of our country’s most

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COORDINATING OUR OFFICE

CLASSIC PUMPKIN SOUP

Inspired by MinimalistBaker.com

Pumpkins aren’t just for pie — they make delicious soup, too! This fall, try your hand at this healthy soup recipe and warm up with a bowl. INGREDIENTS

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1 tbsp olive oil 2 shallots, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced

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1 cup canned light coconut milk

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2 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/4 tsp pepper

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2 1/4 cups pumpkin purée (homemade or canned)

1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg

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2 cups vegetable broth

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, sauté olive oil, shallots, and garlic for 2–3 minutes. 2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. 3. Transfer the soup to a blender and purée. Pour the blended soup back into the pan. 4. Cook over medium-low heat for 5–10 minutes. Taste and add additional seasoning as desired, then serve!

Meet the Team That Makes Things Happen

We’d be nowhere without our team of coordinators! Meet the rest of the behind- the-scenes force who make your trips to see us run smoothly.

Amber is our treatment coordinator, as well as a registered dental assistant (RDA). She was a stay-at-home mom for 11 years with the aspiration of joining the dental field, so in 2014, she graduated with her RDA and has been working in dentistry ever since. She has two kids who always keep things interesting and also loves cruising the Caddo river, back roading, trail riding, and spending time with family and friends. Cara is our insurance coordinator, and we couldn’t do our work without her enthusiasm for taking those representatives on! She enjoys the challenges of dealing with insurance companies and loves finding ways to help patients utilize and maximize their insurance benefits. After living in the Dallas area for 15 years, Cara found her way back home to East Texas to be closer to family. She enjoys traveling, kickboxing, and participating in 5K runs. Every member of our team here plays an integral part in making sure we can continue providing the absolute best care for our patients. Don’t be shy about telling our coordinators hello or thank you the next time you come in!

Apples Calendula Candy Halloween

Horror Masks Opal Popcorn

Scary Scream

Treat Trick

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Charitable Dental Organizations You Can Get InvolvedWith

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Celebrity Couples Make Face Masks Look Good Presidential Dental Mishaps

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Meet More of Our Coordinators Classic Pumpkin Soup

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When ‘StarWars’ Invaded Halloween

THE SPOOKY ‘STAR WARS’ SHORTAGE OF 1977

A long time ago … in October of 1977 to be exact, Halloween was fast approaching and many parents faced a major dilemma. That year, kids didn’t want to go trick-or-treating dressed as vampires, witches, or ghosts. The classic costumes simply wouldn’t do. That Halloween, almost every child in the United States wanted to dress as their favorite character from the new hit movie, “Star Wars.” Today, you can walk into a Halloween City on Oct. 30 and easily pick up a costume for Rey, Darth Vader, or Princess Leia. But in 1977, less than five months after the release of the first movie in the popular franchise, getting your hands on “Star Wars” merchandise was a bit more difficult. Ben Cooper, a costume company in Brooklyn, had the foresight to license “Star Wars” for costumes right after the movie came out. Unfortunately, they didn’t foresee how great the demand for these costumes would be.

Some stores reported selling more “Star Wars” costumes than pumpkins. Kids who got their hands on an authentic Han Solo or C-3PO costume were considered lucky. But kids who arrived at the store to find the costume shelves empty didn’t throw in the towel. Instead, they went and found some brown towels to make their own Chewbacca costumes. In the current age of cosplay, homemade costumes based on movie characters are commonplace, but in 1977, this was uncharted territory. Kids searched for white dresses to be Princess Leia and bathrobes they could cut short to mimic Luke Skywalker. Moms everywhere broke out their sewing machines and created costumes using only action figures for reference. It was grueling work, but it showed how much kids wanted to spend Halloween in a galaxy far, far away. The “StarWars” costume shortage marked a new era for Halloween — one where making your own costume was just as cool, if not better, than buying it.

Retailers across the country were selling out of “Star Wars” costumes as fast as they came in.

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